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Pasadena - Oba Sushi Thai Tapas restaurant
7.2

Oba Sushi Thai Tapas

  • Pasadena
  • $$
  • Japanese
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Food is fresh but comes with a price

Oba offers a creative range of dishes, with the crispy rice spicy tuna and shrimp tempura hitting the right notes. While the freshness is praised, the portions leave many feeling shortchanged, and some consider the prices to be unjustifiable for the overall experience.

  • Great Quality

    Customers consistently highlight exceptional freshness and quality of the sushi.

  • Okay Portions

    One mentions decent portion size, possibly viewing it as just right.

Top 2 dishes at Oba Sushi Thai Tapas

  1. 1

    Sushi 🏆

    Sushi dish
  2. 2

    Curries

Vibe: Buzzing atmosphere without the buzz

The ambiance has been described as strange and sparse, lacking that elusive charm. On weekends, the crowd can turn a romantic date into a game of dodgeball, stealing any sense of intimacy and comfort.

  • Great Drinks

    Great drinks, extensive sake selection, and happy hour specials.

  • Okay Buzz

    Busy at times, not terribly busy nor completely empty, balanced crowd.

Perks: Convenient dining with mixed service

Reservations are a breeze, and parking is accessible, though it can get crowded. Families with kids find it welcoming, but the service has drawn criticism for being slower than expected, even in quieter moments.

  • Great Speed

  • Okay Parking

    Strip mall location offers both easy and sometimes busy parking